Warren Mediation Group Inc.

04/30/2021

What are some advantages of mediation and/or arbitration over litigation? 1) The process tends to be much more expeditious; 2) The cost of a process that is more expeditious is invariably lower; 3) You can decide who will hear the matter; and 4) Mediation / Arbitration is much more confidential.

04/28/2021

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04/23/2021

In this article, mediator Mitchell Rose offers a satirical look at a partner's advice for mediation in this new era of Zoom. While it should be taken with a grain of salt, this piece offers some comedic relief on the complex topic of our current reality, in the mediation world and beyond.

Mediator Mitchell Rose offers another satirical look at a partner's advice updated for the Zoom era

04/21/2021

Do you have any questions about mediation or arbitration? Ask them in the comments below, or send me an email at [email protected] and I'll get back to you!

04/16/2021

While I am a great advocate for the benefits of mediation, one important pitfall to avoid is mediation fatigue. It not only occurs in mediation, but it is of especial concern in mediation because a wily opponent will take advantage of it to the weary bargainer's detriment. The end of a long day is not always the best time to make decisions that will have impact on parties that may last a lifetime. Take your time.

04/14/2021

What are the two main types of mediators, and what is the difference between them? The two main types of mediators are evaluative and facilitative. The former guides parties to a mediated solution, while the latter allows the parties to achieve resolution of the conflict through a more nuanced approach. My preference is to use a hybrid approach, combining aspects of both!

04/09/2021

Check out this great resource created by the Divorce Specialists Group, with blogs and vlogs on all things divorce and separation. This article offers good insight into some of the many misunderstandings that surround and come with divorce, and is a valuable read for many.

https://divorcespecialistsgroup.com/2017/07/12/four-common-divorce-misunderstandings/

04/07/2021

I firmly believe that mediation is the best way to resolve most disputes, however it does take a more reasoned approach by all in order for it to succeed. The following is a short list of the actions counsel can take to foil a mediation: (1) Take an overly aggressive stance that alienates the other party, their counsel and the mediator; (2) Fail to prepare for the mediation thereby rendering it useless and a waste of everyone's time; and (3) Make unreasonable demands and/or refuse to budge from a position without regard for the law or reason.

03/05/2021

It has been over a year since the first case of Covid-19 appeared in Canada, however the pandemic continues to impact Canadian individuals and industries significantly. This article provides a great overview of Western University’s research project that aims to track the pandemic’s impacts on Ontario family justice system over time.

Western University’s research project aims to track pandemic’s impacts over time

03/03/2021

Is mediation without some sort of backstop arbitration process advisable? Generally, the answer to this is that it is not advisable, however there is some controversy as to whether med/arb is preferable to mediation followed by arbitration with a new arbitrator, in the event that the mediation fails to fully settle all aspects of the dispute. For more on this topic, as well as news about my practice, be sure to message me or comment your email address to start receiving my newsletter. In other news, baseball’s spring training has started. Could the end of winter be in sight?

02/26/2021

Check out this great resource created by the Divorce Specialists Group, with blogs and vlogs on all things divorce and separation. Fake news is more rampant than ever, and there are many myths about divorce out there. Here is a rundown of some of those myths, and a good reminder that every situation is different in the eyes of the law.

https://divorcespecialistsgroup.com/2018/01/03/myths-about-divorce-litigation-how-to-clarify-the-facts/